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Help: got da sq.feet of steam rads, what about..

Steamhead (in transit)
Steamhead (in transit) Member Posts: 6,688
in THE MAIN WALL
is what you need to add.

The boiler's Net and Square Feet ratings already contain a pick-up factor for this. If you add any more you're oversizing the boiler, which is extremely wasteful.

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  • mac_3
    mac_3 Member Posts: 9
    Steam system pipe sizing question

    Hi all, when one has the square footage of steam radiation accounted for, what do I add to account for the steam piping?

    I've heard "multipliers" like 1.10% for 1st floor, 1.25% for second floor? In other words, 275 sq.ft of rads X 1.25 multiplier if its a 2 story system????

    Any steam guys out here? ;-)

    Jmac
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